Flavia

Flavia was born in Brazil to modest means. She has minimal formal education, is nationalistic, headstrong and defensive. Loves to dance and party. She is playful, good at cooking, cleaning, and organizing. Started working very young in Brazil. Several years ago she was hired by an Italian family living in Brazil as a nanny, cook and housekeeper - six days a week, ten hours a day. Married in the fall of 2007, quit her job, and is expecting her first child in the fall of 2008. She and her husband both struggle with money and health.

Turquoise is mineral that is a hydrous phosphate of copper and aluminium. Some cultures believe that the sky-blue gemstone opens up a direct connection between the sky and the sea. Healers use this stone to solve problems related to communication, faithfulness and constancy in relationships. Turquoise has also been used for drawing out negative vibrations from a person.

Estrogen 
promotes the development of female secondary sex characteristics, such as breasts, and are also involved in the thickening of the endometrium and other aspects of regulating the menstrual cycle. Estrogen is considered to play a significant role in women’s mental health. A sudden estrogen withdrawal, fluctuating estrogen, and periods of sustained estrogen low levels correlated with significant depression. Optimum levels of estrogen help secure a positive outlook.